Functioning as a member of a Regional palliative care team in a collaborative practice model, you will be accountable for providing services to clients, the family, and the community, with a strong emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, supportive and palliative care.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess a degree in nursing, completion of an educational program for Nurse Practitioners, registration in the Extended Class with the Nurses of Ontario (NP – adult or primary health care certification), and 3-5 years nursing experience working with palliative persons and their families.

Proven leadership capabilities and success working with community resources and services, combined with an understanding of the roles of health professionals, support workers, and programs related to community health and social services are required competencies.

Computer literacy and demonstrated ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team setting with the ability to promote effective working relationships is essential.

Recent work in oncology or palliative care an asset.

Home Care experience an asset; CHPC(C) designation an asset.

Travel throughout the Waterloo Wellington region will be required.

With appropriate notice, this position may be assigned other shifts or work locations.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, along with a detailed resume,

If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, along with a detailed resume, outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements, quoting posting #17/0/12 before 4:30 p.m. on March 10 , 2017 to Human Resources (e-mail: hr@ww.ccac-ont.ca). We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be communicating only with those selected for an interview.

WWCCAC strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources at hr@ww.ccac-ont.ca for assistance.

THE WATERLOO WELLINGTON CCAC IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

About the CCAC

Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) connect people across Ontario with quality in‐home and community‐based health care. CCACs provide information, access to qualified care providers and community‐based services to help people come home from hospital or live independently at home.

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